Free spectral range enlargement by selective suppression of optical modes in photonic crystal L7 microcavities

I. Prieto, G. Munoz-Matutano, J. M. Llorens, L. E. Munoz-Camunez, J. Canet-Ferrer, C. Robles, J. P. Martinez-Pastor, P. A. Postigo

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Abstract

We show an enlargement in the free spectral range (FSR) of the emission spectra of a L7 photonic crystal microcavity (PCM). The FSR enlargement is achieved by the selective modal suppression of the second cavity mode. The selective suppression is made by introducing two nano-inclusions in specific sites within the defect region that forms the cavity. We have demonstrated the suppression of the second mode of the L7-PCM, and a significant increase in the FSR of the fundamental mode. The method provides an alternative to engineer the modal structure of a photonic crystal microcavity. The large FSR-value might improve the emission properties of light sources based on photonic crystal structures.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICTON 2015
Subtitle of host publication17th International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks : proceedings
Place of PublicationPiscataway, NJ
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages1-3
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9781467378802
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event17th International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks, ICTON 2015 - Budapest, Hungary
Duration: 5 Jul 20159 Jul 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings of International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks
PublisherIEEE
ISSN (Print)2162-7339
ISSN (Electronic)2161-2064

Other

Other17th International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks, ICTON 2015
Country/TerritoryHungary
CityBudapest
Period5/07/159/07/15

Keywords

  • photonic crystals
  • microcavity
  • free spectral range
  • single mode emission

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